2025 FIREWORKS BID.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Dalton Parks and Recreation Department seeking licensed and permitted suppliers for a July 4th, 2025 celebration fireworks show. The fireworks display will take place at North Georgia AG Fairgrounds at 9:30 pm and must last a minimum of 20 minutes with aerial displays. Technical requirements include shell sizes between 3-6 inches, with 2-inch shells allowed as filler. Vendors must provide 5 test shots at the location to evaluate sight lines. Key dates include RFP publication on November 11, 2024, proposals due December 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and project award on December 16, 2024.

The budget ceiling for this project is $35,000, with evaluation criteria weighted as follows: Cost of Services (40 points), Show Content including creativity and variety (30 points), Responsibility including past performance (20 points), and Responsiveness to RFP requirements (10 points). Vendors must maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance, be on the City of Dalton Vendor list, and provide three references from similar shows. Proposals must be submitted to the City of Dalton Finance Department, marked "Dalton Parks- Fireworks RFP."